Andretti and Velo3D Team Up to Put Metal 3D Printing in the Cockpit

• Metal additive manufacturing firm Velo3D has announced a sponsorship and technology partnership with Andretti Performance for two 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge races. The collaboration places Velo3D branding on the No. 43 Andretti Performance Porsche at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while putting the company’s metal additive manufacturing capabilities to work in…

Metal additive manufacturing firm Velo3D has announced a sponsorship and technology partnership with Andretti Performance for two 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge races. The collaboration places Velo3D branding on the No. 43 Andretti Performance Porsche at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while putting the company’s metal additive manufacturing capabilities to work in a live motorsport environment. Velo3D CEO Arun Jeldi framed it as more than a branding exercise. “This partnership is more than brand alignment. It is a real-world demonstration of how advanced additive manufacturing can solve complex engineering challenges and deliver superior performance in the most demanding environments. We believe opportunities like this expand awareness of Velo3D’s dif